Monday, May 20, 2013

'Guptagate': SA/India relations not strained


Johannesburg: International Relations insists the Indian government has not requested a diplomatic apology following the Gupta jet debacle.
The Sunday Independent on Sunday reported that President Jacob Zuma should expect an angry reception when he visits India in two weeks' time.
Fingers have been pointed at Indian High Commissioner Virendra Gupta for the role he apparently played in the saga.
However, International Relation's Clayson Monyela said the relationship between the two countries was not under strain.
“The relations between India and South Africa are historic. They are friendly, strong and solid ... There are no tensions between the two countries.”
Eyewitness News broke the story on 30 April when around 200 Gupta weddings guests made a controversial landing at Waterkloof Air Force base in Pretoria.
The plane was ordered to leave the base and depart from OR Tambo International Airport two days later.
The wealthy family is said to have close ties with President Jacob Zuma.
20/05/13 Mandy Wiener & Gia Nicolaides/Eye Witness News
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